Leading the Learning by Robin Long https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8 Workshop resource and communication tool en-us 2021-03-09 20:34:34 UTC 2025-11-25 05:09:24 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Leadership rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1294629656
  • Watch the video on leadership.  Use the Circle of Perspectives visible thinking routine to explore the perspectives on your PYP implementation and the Learner Profile.  
  • Comment below on where you believe your school is at as a whole and which perspectives your school  may benefit from in moving forward. 
    • ]]>     2021-03-10 18:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1294629656     This our newsletter that goes out to our families and highlights what the school is doing. https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1295867844 2021-03-11 01:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1295867844 IB STARR Certificate https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1298589075 2021-03-11 15:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1298589075 IB STARR Form (Striving Towards Acknowledging Respect and Responsibility https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1298602213 2021-03-11 15:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1298602213 Start with Why rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299108816 Watch the video and think about leadership capabilities.  Leave a comment in the column.  How might you use the "Golden Circle" in your context?
    Begin your action plan.  ]]>     2021-03-11 17:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299108816     Bulletin Board https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299377547 After my last IB training, I created a big push around student agency. We set aside a bulletin board, and every time a teacher saw students taking action and exhibiting an attribute, they texted me a picture of the action, and I posted it on our bulletin board. We had little things like a kindergartener helping a classmate tie his shoe on the playground to big things like student initiated community service projects (one student even wrote a letter to Coca Cola asking for donated sodas for the class who collected the most poptops for Ronald McDonald House - that was my favorite item on the board). I'm glad this came back to mind - would like to incorporate this again. It made teachers keep the Learner Profile on their minds and gave us a space to recognize students.]]> 2021-03-11 17:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299377547 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299408922 2021-03-11 17:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299408922 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299411342 2021-03-11 17:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299411342 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299413260 2021-03-11 17:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299413260 Cornerstone Schools of Alabama https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299792418 Cornerstone’s Mission is to inspire and develop critically thinking and compassionate young people in a Christ-centered learning community that is committed to academic excellence and character development. We strive to empower students to be responsible and productive citizens of the world, all to the glory of God.]]> 2021-03-11 19:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299792418 Phillippi Shores Elem https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299824379 School Vision -
    Phillippi Shores Elementary School has a universal vision of continually improving the quality of learning opportunities for students. Students develop academically, emotionally, and physically to their highest potential in an environment that is stimulating, caring, and supportive. Constructed on a foundation of trust, respect, and high expectations, our students become knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, and well-balanced. The collaborative effort of parents and staff enables each student to strive for excellence, to build a positive self-image, and to develop a love for learning. 
    School Mission -
    The family of Phillippi Shores Elementary School strives to grow inward, outward, and upward as we inquire, think, communicate, and take creative risks. ]]>     2021-03-11 19:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299824379     PYA Mission hlee43 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299825739 Empowering compassionate global thinkers.  Ask questions. Take action.
    PYA Vision
    In harmony with SUSD and IB philosophies, Primary Years Academy develops active, caring and inquiring lifelong learners who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.  ]]>     2021-03-11 19:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299825739     Phillippi Shores Elementary https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299833198 School Vision
    Phillippi Shores Elementary School has a universal vision of continually improving the quality of learning opportunities for students. Students develop academically, emotionally, and physically to their highest potential in an environment that is stimulating, caring, and supportive. Constructed on a foundation of trust, respect, and high expectations, our students become knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, and well-balanced. The collaborative effort of parents and staff enables each student to strive for excellence, to build a positive self-image, and to develop a love for learning.
    School Mission 
    The family of Phillippi Shores Elementary School strives to grow inward, outward, and upward as we inquire, think, communicate, and take creative risks.
    ]]>     2021-03-11 19:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299833198     EPIPHANY PREP MISSIONAt Epiphany Prep, we are change makers that nurture all students and staff, restore growing families and unite the soul of our community through a core belief that we are all born for greatness. We are a powerful organization with a transformative school at the heart of it. That’s what makes us soar. https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299834564 2021-03-11 19:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1299834564 Collaborative Leadership rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303150631 2021-03-12 16:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303150631 rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303154431 - Work on your Action Plan
    - Prepare a presentation to show what you know]]>     2021-03-12 16:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303154431     hlee43 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303321555 2021-03-12 16:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303321555 hlee43 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303331458 2021-03-12 16:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1303331458 rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305697433 2021-03-13 17:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305697433 Responsive Classroom- Specials Area https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305704442 2021-03-13 17:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305704442 Morning Meeting Activities and Greetings https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305707571 When I was in the classroom, I typed some of the greetings and activities from the Responsive Classroom book using the 2"x4" labels format, put them on a ring of index cards, and kept them by my teaching easel so that I could easily pull ideas for our meetings each day.  I put them in a Google folder and shared below. -Rebecca

    ]]>     2021-03-13 17:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305707571     Three Year Plan for Candidate Schools rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305789090 This is a plan made before the new workshops came out and do it does not reflect the new titles. For example, there is no Written Curriculum workshop now so look for a workshop that supports writing curriculum such as concept-Driven Learners. The IB is coming out with new workshops on a regular basis. ]]> 2021-03-13 18:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305789090 A Collection of Resources for Candidate Schools (Based on the 2014 Standards) rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305794287 2021-03-13 18:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305794287 Reflection Questions https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305814957 2021-03-13 19:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305814957 rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305840454 2021-03-13 19:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1305840454 Caring and Principled https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1627347367 We agree to demonstrate compassion and respect while acting with fairness and integrity.]]> 2021-06-27 23:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1627347367 Thinkers & Inquirers rbarnwell https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1627350218 We agree to give each other time in order to solve problems together. We agree to learn independently and together. ]]> 2021-06-27 23:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1627350218 Assignment Two rtlong651 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1627360841 Read the document below and share your thoughts by commenting on this post.
    • What did you connect with?
    • What would you like to extend or know more about?
    • What challenges do you face in response to this document?
    ]]>     2021-06-28 00:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1627360841     Balanced and Open-Minded https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628602411 We agree to develop a healthy mind and body while listening and learning from others. ]]> 2021-06-28 15:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628602411 Reflective & Communicators https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628605495 We agree to express ourselves respectfully while being open-minded,  allowing for creative expression that values diverse thinking and mindset in order to learn and grow.

    ]]>     2021-06-28 15:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628605495     Knowledgeable and Risk Takers https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628607503 We agree to assume best intentions and create a safe space where all participants can be vulnerable when we don't have the answers and be risk takers who share our experiences and knowledge. ]]> 2021-06-28 16:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628607503 Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy, Grand Rapids, Michigan https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628669900 Our mission is to provide students with opportunities to learn to investigate the world, recognize perspectives, create questions, communicate ideas, take action, and value differences. We will conduct inquiry-based learning, service learning projects, and life experiences that enhance global awareness. We will encourage students to be lifelong learners.]]> 2021-06-28 16:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628669900 Meridian World School (Texas) https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628670354 Meridian School provides an invigorating educational environment that develops responsible citizens who can artfully navigate our complex world and enjoy a good life with others. Each student engages in diverse investigations, disciplined inquiry, and integrated service learning to cultivate intercultural awareness, creativity and mental acuity.]]> 2021-06-28 16:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628670354 Riffenburgh , Fort Collins Colorado https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628670578 Riffenburgh is a caring community of inquisitive and reflective life-long learners making connections across disciplines to become global citizens who respect differences among people.]]> 2021-06-28 16:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628670578 Global Intermediate Academy Mission Statement An engaging, inquiry-driven curriculum that fosters cultural and global awareness. A collaborative and reflective approach to academic and social success. An environment in which all feel safe to communicate, take risks, and develop healthy relationships. pachecoe2 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628670762 2021-06-28 16:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628670762 Global Primary Academy Mission Statement The mission of Global Primary Academy, an inclusive, empowered community of globally-minded learners, is to inspire innovative thinkers and cultivate action-oriented leaders who contribute positively to the world, through an educational experience distinguished by: A nurturing, courageous environment that is safe and purposeful for all. Inquiry-based inter-disciplinary studies that promote critical thinking and hold students accountable for their own learning. Students, staff, families, and community who connect, support, and collaborate with one another. The development of young minds who demonstrate intercultural understanding in order to create a better and more peaceful world. pachecoe2 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628671677 2021-06-28 16:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628671677 The Sioux City Community School District exists to educate students to believe in their talents and skills, achieve academic excellence, and succeed in reaching their potential. edwardt12 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628680349 2021-06-28 16:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628680349 Fridley Public Schools beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628680539 IB Mission Statement
    The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.


    To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.


    These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

    FPS Mission Statement
    As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.

    Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.

    To accomplish this mission, we will:

    • Provide a nurturing environment

    • Create high expectations defined by learner outcomes

    • Develop exemplary programs and continuously improve them

    • Strive to meet students' needs

    • Respect individual differences
    ]]>     2021-06-28 16:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628680539     Geneva Heights Vision Statement rbarnwell https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628688033 Geneva Heights serves as a home for world changers who work cooperatively, demonstrate mindfulness, and create positive change. ]]> 2021-06-28 16:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628688033 Connect, Extend, Challenge document beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628908571 2021-06-28 20:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628908571 Connect, Extend, Challenge beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628910763 If you open the document in a new window people should be able to write on it. Would just have to add your name and then your comments.]]> 2021-06-28 20:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1628910763 Enhanced PYP https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1629971472 Do you have a crosswalk document for the Enhanced Standards and Practices and those that were before?]]> 2021-06-29 11:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1629971472 CEC thoughts beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630206022 One thing I connected were the remarks in the leaders work collaboratively portion; the parts about being a good listener and developing trusting, productive collaboration. If there is one good thing that came out of the pandemic it was that my teachers learned about the value of working collaboratively and trusting that each one of them would do their part to support each other. 
    Extend - I would like to extend or learn more about how to involve parents more. This is an on-going exploration as we move out of the pandemic and re-open our school. Yet like I stated in our session yesterday, I also want to find ways to go TO the families and help them develop into more of a stakeholder feeling and place in our school.
    Challenge - shared leadership. We are such a small school, 5 teachers, 5 on our special ed team. All the other schools in our district have leadership teams and we do not yet how can I help to build that shared leadership with such a small young staff?]]>     2021-06-29 14:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630206022     PYP Planning flow chart rbarnwell https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630489089 This is one of the changes my school made to the PYP planning sessions this school year.  The teachers started with the state standards and then relate those standards to the Key Concepts. This is just an example for training purposes. ]]> 2021-06-29 18:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630489089 PYP Planner example rbarnwell https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630530792 The Kath Murdoch Inquiry Cycle is in the Designing Engaging Learning Experiences. ]]> 2021-06-29 19:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630530792 Key concepts with questions by subject area rbarnwell https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630538766 2021-06-29 19:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630538766 Unit planning process pachecoe2 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630553245 I would be interested in going through the unit planning process or exhibitions tomorrow


    ]]>     2021-06-29 20:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630553245     We've learned about and reinforced the knowledge we had about the POI and transdisciplinary planning, but we are missing the connection between this knowledge and how, as leaders, we should be supporting, facilitating and structuring accountability for our staff. https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630553815 2021-06-29 20:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1630553815 Brie https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1631884879 After watching this video I started to think about the Golden Circle and using this concept to promote student agency. Focusing on the why drives the staff in my building, even if they don't realize this. The school initiatives that have been introduced have come from staff members talking about what they believe and then working towards a collective vision. I believe that this could transfer into the classroom and students would be able to inspire one another. ]]> 2021-06-30 15:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1631884879 Staci Louth - Action Plan https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632108182 2021-06-30 17:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632108182 Geneva Heights Action Plan rbarnwell https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632114381 Rhonda Barnwell & Mary Simpson ]]> 2021-06-30 18:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632114381 The Why beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632143310 I have viewed this video before and "the why" is what strikes me every time. That little phrase falls directly in line with a lot of what we are doing in Fridley; not adding more to our plate rather looking at everything we are doing and WHY are we doing it. Why are we a Prek-12 authorized school district? Why are we incorporating PBIS, CLR and other things in with our IB? Why is equity work so important? So this video just brings that back into focus, the why.]]> 2021-06-30 18:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632143310 Hero vs Leader beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632161673 The points she makes in this video are very important when we talk about a hero versus a leader. A leader gets in and works with the people they are leading, a hero is like the sage on a stage. A leader collaborates and is willing to be flexible and use the knowledge and input from others, a hero wants to talk to people, often times talking down to them. The most effective leaders I have worked with are those who do the daily work with me and yet can step aside and let me go, uphold me when I need it, hold me accountable, and help me fix things. A hero doesn't do this.]]> 2021-06-30 18:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632161673 Fridley Action Plan beckstrand https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632165960 For the Fridley Action plan I am uploading our Preschool plan based off of our recent authorization. The rest of our district is embarking on self study this year for re-authorization. We are also in the process of hiring a new PYP coordinator for Hayes. At our leadership retreat this summer, myself, Kelly McConville, Gaeli Iverson, the new Hayes PYP Coordinator and our other elementary principal and PYP Coordinator will look at this and enter into the discussion about how does the Preschool and Early Years Action Plan blend into Kindergarten since the Early Years encompasses Kindergarten. We will then loop in the others from this workshop. This action plan and post is for:
    Karin Beckstrand, PYP Coor.
    Kelly McConville, Principal
    Gaeil Iverson, Principal
    Casey Leasure, SPED
    Andrew Dywer, EL
    Alexa Fischer, teacher]]>     2021-06-30 18:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1632165960     edwardt12 https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1633659859 2021-07-01 16:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rtlong651/2i7nfut3teiltlv8/wish/1633659859